Food pantries in Benton County.

A combination of soup kitchens as well as food pantries in Benton County are targeted at helping less fortunate families. Of particular focus is on assisting senior citizens as well as families with young children. The main food banks in the region, many of which are free, are noted below. The distribution centers will all have limited resources and hours.

Not only will pantries help working poor or homeless families, but there are also soup kitchens in Benton County. These will generally help anyone in need. Other programs include Meals on Wheels, applications to SNAP food stamps, surplus USDA commodities and more. Anytime someone is facing hunger or a hardship, they can try one of the non-profits or churches below.

Tri-City Union Gospel MissionAddress is 112 North 2nd AvenuePasco, Washington, 99301Phone - (509) 547-2112The pantry is open on Thursdays. Other items from the church based group include free clothing for men, women, and children.

Salvation Army Mid ColumbiaAddress is 310 N 4th AvenuePasco, Washington, 99301(509) 547-2138The pantry on site is a last resort. Applicants need to show they have explored other resources first. If qualified, clothing, a bag of groceries, or maybe even a Christmas meal is served. Other aid may be baby formula or toys for children at the holidays.

Jubilee Ministry of ProsserLocation is 1429 Stacy AvenueProsser, Washington, 99350Call (509) 786-3033The pantry helps both the Prosser and the Whitstran region of the county. The days it is open are Tuesday and Thursday. Fruits, vegetables, and more are passed out.

Golden Age Food Share ProgramAddress is 504 S Oregon AvenuePasco, WA, 99301Phone - (509) 547-8310The non-profit is for senior citizens in Benton County. Groceries are offered so they can have a few meals per day. Other support may be a home delivery services and information on USDA commodities.

Benton Franklin Community Action Committee720 W Court StPasco, Washington 99301(509) 545-4042The case managers can help very low income families and those in poverty apply for SNAP food stamps and more. They also run the Child and Adult Care Food Program for children in day care.

Prosser Senior Citizen's Club as well as Senior Life Resources NWThere are several locations in the county. They offer both on site, hot meals for seniors and their spouses, or can refer people to the home delivery service. Services are available in Spanish too. There may also be Thanksgiving or Christmas meals too. Or residents can learn about the senior farmers market in Benton County.1231 Dudley Avenue, Prosser, Washington, 99350, dial (509) 786-1148Address is 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA, 99352, phone (509) 943-07798656 W Gage Boulevard Suite 301, Kennewick, Washington, 99336, dial (509) 735-1911Another center is at 510 14th Street, Benton City, WA, 99320. Dial the program at (509) 588-3094.

For more information on assistance programs for residents of the county, dial 509.534.6678. Referrals can be provided to everything from food stamp application sites to local pantries.